“It is indecent for anyone to correct a brother at the very time when he is sinning against you; and at other times one should not do this in order to avenge oneself.”
“Just as bodies are followed by shadows, so the fulfillment of commandments is followed by temptations, for no one, said the Great Anthony, will enter the Kingdom of Heaven without temptations. And do not be surprised, my son, that, while caring for your salvation, you encounter temptations and sorrows. But endure without embarrassment and pray, thanking that you, for fulfilling the commandment, are considered worthy to be in temptation, for the training and testing of your soul. May the good God give you attention and patience during temptation.”
Translated from Russian · source: wisdomlib.ru